Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift's "Chocolate Pilot"

This poignant middle-grade historical account brings to light the story of a WWII pilot's mission to bring joy to children living amidst the ruins of war-torn Berlin in 1945. Following World War II, when West Berlin was blockaded by the Soviets, US Air Force Lieutenant Gail S. Halvorsen recognized the suffering of the city's children. Determined to infuse a glimmer of hope, he devised a heartwarming gesture: dropping chocolate and chewing gum attached to parachutes from the sky, as the United States and Britain conducted airlifts to deliver much-needed supplies. This tale beautifully captures how a simple act of kindness can make an immense difference in the lives of those affected by conflict.